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President Nechirvan Barzani meets with the President of the Senate of the Republic of Italy
Rome, Italy, April 13, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani met today with Mr. Ignazio La Russa, the President of the Senate of the Republic of Italy.
In the meeting, President Nechirvan Barzani thanked Italy for its assistance and support to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region in the fight against ISIS and terrorism.
For his part, the President of the Italian Senate expressed his gratitude for the Kurdistan Region and the role of the Peshmerga in defeating ISIS, stating that: “We thank you for standing against ISIS on behalf of the entire world.” Senator Ignazio La Russa also stated that his country attaches importance to their relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Bilateral relations between the two sides and ways to expand areas of cooperation were also discussed at the meeting.
Italy raises its level of official representation in the Kurdistan Region
Rome, Italy, April 13, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani met today in Rome with Mr. Antonio Tajani, the Foreign Minister of Italy.
The meeting discussed strengthening of bilateral relations of Italy with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, opportunities for Italian investments and jobs in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, and expanding collective cooperation, especially in the fields of economy and energy.
President Nechirvan Barzani expressed willingness to further develop relations with Italy, reiterating that Iraq and the Kurdistan Region greatly value their relations with Italy and look forward to further expanding mutual partnership.
For his part, the Foreign Minister of Italy reiterated his country’s desire to expand relations in all fields with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region. In this regard, Mr. Tajani mentioned that Italy will raise their level of official representation in the Kurdistan Region from Consulate to Consulate General, and described his country’s relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region as special.
Discussions also covered the situation in Iraq, the Erbil-Baghdad relations, and other issues of mutual interest.
President Nechirvan Barzani meets with Vatican Secretary of State
Vatican City, April 13, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani met today with Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Secretary of State of the Holy See, in Vatican City.
The meeting discussed the situation in Iraq, and the status of the communities in the country, particularly the Christians. The meeting also highlighted the efforts to support Christians to stay in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
The Vatican State Secretary praised the role of President Nechirvan Barzani and his efforts to bring the parties together and to resolve the issues in Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, reaffirming the full support of the Holy See for the Kurdistan Region.
The Vatican Secretary of State expressed his appreciation for the opening of the Catholic University in the Kurdistan Region and the efforts by the Kurdistan Regional Government to support the university and its expansion. Cardinal Parolin referred to his trip to Kurdistan Region last year as constructive, and described the status of the religious and ethnic communities in Kurdistan Region as promising.
https://presidency.gov.krd/en/president-nechirvan-barzani-meets-with-vatican-secretary-of-state/
President Nechirvan Barzani’s audience with His Holiness Pope Francis
Vatican City, April 13, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani had an audience with His Holiness Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City on Thursday morning.
During his audience, the President expressed his delight over seeing His Holiness in good health, and wished him wellbeing and a long life. The President then presented an overview of the situation in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq, and highlighted the status of the religious and ethnic communities in the country.
The President referred to the importance and impact of Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region and stressed that the Kurdistan Region as always protects the rights and liberties of all religious and ethnic communities, and will remain a country of peaceful coexistence and tolerance for all.
For his part, His Holiness Pope Francis expressed delight at meeting the President again, and praised the culture of peaceful coexistence and acceptance among religious and ethnic communities in the country, emphasizing that this culture should be deepened in the Kurdistan Region and Iraq. His Holiness called his last journey to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region a happy memory.
At the end of his audience, President Nechirvan Barzani presented Pope Francis with a painting made by a Kurdish artist which illustrated the coexistence among the religious and ethnic communities in the Kurdistan Region.
https://presidency.gov.krd/en/president-nechirvan-barzanis-audience-with-his-holiness-pope-francis/
President Nechirvan Barzani and US Ambassador discuss bilateral relations
Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani met with the US Ambassador to Iraq Ms. Alina Romanowski in Baghdad this evening.
The meeting discussed US relations with Iraq and the Kurdistan Region, joint cooperation between them and the agreement between the Kurdistan Regional Government and the Iraqi Federal Government on oil exports, which both sides considered as a positive development.
Ms. Romanowski underscored that US attaches importance to the Erbil-Baghdad dialogue and the resolution of the outstanding issues between them, reaffirming the continued support of the United States to Iraq and the Kurdistan Region.
Other issues of common interest were also discussed at the meeting.ا
https://presidency.gov.krd/en/president-nechirvan-barzani-and-us-ambassador-discuss-bilateral-relations/
President Nechirvan Barzani meets with leader of the State of Law Coalition
Baghdad, Iraq, April 8, 2023
President Nechirvan Barzani met today in Baghdad with Mr. Nuri al-Maliki, the leader of the State of Law Coalition.
The meeting discussed the latest political developments in Iraq, the current challenges facing the country and the ongoing efforts to implement the agenda of the Iraqi federal government.
Both sides stressed the importance of solidarity and cooperation among the political forces and parties in Iraq to overcome the difficulties and find solutions to the country’s problems in a responsible national spirit.
Erbil-Baghdad relations and the latest developments in the wider region were also discussed at the meeting.
https://presidency.gov.krd/en/president-nechirvan-barzani-meets-with-leader-of-the-state-of-law-coalition-2/
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